Lebanon focus
We are currently running an appeal for Christians in Lebanon who are responding to people in crisis all around them. Our partners are supporting people in need with emergency food packs, blankets, medicine and more, as well as providing trauma support and investing in long-term discipleship. Pray for people to turn to Jesus during this […]
Middle East: preparing to return
Mission partners J and R are currently on home leave in the UK, visiting churches and spending time with family. Pray for a restful time, and for them to be able to return to the Middle East as scheduled towards the end of October.
Lebanon focus
We recently launched an appeal for brothers and sisters responding to an ongoing crisis in Lebanon. But we know that prayer is crucial to this work, as it is to all CMS’s work. Lift up our partners in Beirut who are responding to immediate needs for basic provisions as well as investing in long-term discipleship […]
Lebanon crisis
Our appeal is underway to support sisters and brothers responding to an ongoing crisis in Lebanon. We don’t want to just ask for donations without praying together about the situation. Please do pray for our partners there, doing ongoing long-term work in discipleship and training effective leaders, but also responding to the vast levels of […]
Between gratitude and grief
In a devastated Lebanon, our partners are reaching out to people who have no idea what tomorrow will bring.
Lebanon: people in desperate circumstances
More than 1.4 million people in Lebanon have had to leave their homes due to airstrikes. Please pray for every person who has been displaced as they face ongoing instability, fear and lack of safety. In the midst of these incredibly difficult circumstances, pray for people to turn to Jesus and find hope in him. […]
Middle East: peace
Give thanks for the US–Iran agreement to extend the countries’ ceasefire, which is now in effect. Pray for the ceasefire to hold, and ultimately for peace to come to every part of the Middle East. Pray for people across the region to turn to Jesus. This week CMS staff heard from S, a Syrian refugee […]
Middle East: wisdom, peace in the face of adversity
Partners in the Middle East ask for prayer for wisdom in leading churches and making decisions in light of the current conflicts, economy and political climate. Pray for peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) for Christians across the region to find strength in God, and for boldness in sharing the gospel with people.
Middle East: training for young Christian leaders
Give thanks for a training programme for Christian leaders from Muslim backgrounds which has been taking place this week and is drawing to a close this weekend. Pray for the leaders participating in the training to draw encouragement from their time with other leaders in the region and discover new ideas and fresh strength for […]
Lebanon: ongoing conflict
Southern Lebanon has recently been hit by waves of Israeli strikes. At least 11 people have died as a result of the latest strikes, according to the Lebanese health ministry. In Tyre, residents are being urged to evacuate in anticipation of more strikes. Pray for God to turn hearts to peace and ultimately for resolution. […]
Middle East: training for young Christian leaders
CMS partners are providing training for Christian leaders from Muslim backgrounds in the region next week, 4–7 June. Pray for safety in travel and for all participants to come away empowered, envisioned and built up for the next phase of their ministry.
Middle East: suffering in displacement camps
Embrace the Middle East reports that conditions in Gaza’s displacement camps are “catastrophic” due to overcrowding and a lack of clean water, sanitation and hygiene. A shortage of medical supplies means hospitals are increasingly struggling to provide healthcare. Pray for God to make a way for aid to enter Gaza and reach those who need […]
